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Sunday, February 17, 2013

rebekka

this is rebekka, she is from iceland. not really the shawl, but the icelandic lace weight wool. while dreamily looking around helene magnusson's site, the icelandic knitter, i found this shawl as a kit available for purchase. the wool is handdyed with wild icelandic plants by the dyers at ullarsellid in hvanneyrri in the west of iceland. i read that the plants used are foliaceous lichen, leaves from mantle's lady and roots of snarrotapuntur, a very green tussock grass. and there is a lovely smell, the smell of iceland. it is made in all garter stitch with an elegant top down construction, and a minimalistic floral lace motif. the designer planned the color changes to happen in the eyelet rows which makes this shawl fully reversible. helene offers beautiful patterns, wool and kits and also, hiking ~ knittingtours (i know!) nature and wool and hiking and travel, someday, oh someday i would love to do this! ravelry notes here

early mornings on the beach, late afternoons in the marsh. simple sweet peaceful, days like these. wishing you a wonderful, wonder~filled, week ahead!

My kiddos would love those rocks. The simple beauty showing the power of the ocean. amazing. And your shawl so pretty. I too would love a visit to Iceland. I just bought a pattern bundle with photos by Jared Flood during his trip to Iceland. Such beauty.

SO much beauty. I love, love your beautiful shawl Lori- makes me want to knit so bad- such natural & earthy colors. And your images- I wish I could visit you one day- so very different from the mountains- love the light and all the wonderful scenery. This post really lifted my winter blues.xo

Oh wow! That shawl is gorgeous and so beautifully displayed. That little owl is just adorable. Knitting and hiking tours -- wow! Sounds fantastic! I love all your images here. So very beautiful. And those stones with the holes are just lovely. Wishing you a great week. Tammy P.S. I noticed that we had the same kinda chocolate bar -- our middle school principal actually brought it back for me from his recent trip to the States -- he knows I love dark chocolate. :)

Love the pattern and the shawl is the perfect size to take the chill off. I've had such a still neck working and will have to investigate the site you mentioned to get the pattern for a future project. Beautiful colors you've chosen that blends perfect with nature, XOXO

Beautiful wool, beautiful shawl...What is it with holy stones, aren't they just holy!(I did draw my little skeleton man. I had been thinking about him all day, where he came from I do not know!)Have a wonderful week Lori Ann.xxx

Such wonderful times....your post is full of natural beauty Lori! I love your soft shawl, it's beautiful....as all your knitting is, a joy to see and I'm sure a joy to wear. Love the rocks you collected....something I love to do too...especially if they have a hole already for threading (or are shaped like a heart).Wishing you a wonderful week.Helen x

I always think that plant dyed colours connect us to the past ... I love the idea that when I wear them I am carrying on a great tradition of making the most of what the natural world provides us with!

Thank you for this, Lori, I didn't know about this website! The shawl is lovely and I love that it has the scent of Iceland! I think I'll be getting this kit, maybe the Icelandic wool and scent will help when I get homesick. Hope all is well with you and yours!

Thanks once again Lori for the beautiful photos. I love how you used the twig and owl as props, nice job! I'm in love with the color combination of the scarf....I've just have to purchase some myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

Wow! What a beautiful shawl and beautiful photos! And thank you! I was kind of surprised to get a comment from someone in the US! I didn't think anyone outside Scandinavia read my blog :). Thank you, and now I will be occupied for a couple of hours scrolling through your amazing blog! See you!

Lori the shawl is beautiful ! And as always the pictures are wonderful to look at.I just finished the Snow Child and loved it ! I cried, laughed and could picture all the beauty that Alaska holds ! Thanks so much for recommending the book, a true and wonderful treat !

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